Sadly it just goes to show how we are becoming a stupid society and business take advantage and play to the lowest common denominator. Self inflicted obesity costs the economy £Billions in lost work days and health care not to mention the smell!!!

if you dont think we are a stupid society, look no further than last week when the main news items were around what is happening in Iraq and that the Governor of the Bank of England had said that interest rates may go up this year effecting millions (unless you are on benefit of course), but the moron tabloids led with Harrison Ford breaking his ankle on the Star Wars Set because they know thats what most people are more interested in! Good to see today though proposals to stop purely cosmetic surgery on the NHS, boob jobs, tummy tucks, gastric bands etc for the lazy and weak. to many people just need to grow a pair and learn the meaning of the word responsibility but sadly far too many ant even spell it (which is no doubt someone else's fault!)

[quote][p][bold]SwindonWatcher[/bold] wrote:
Do we really need another cr4ppy burger joint? Eat proper food people, it's healthier and you'll save money.[/p][/quote]Sadly it just goes to show how we are becoming a stupid society and business take advantage and play to the lowest common denominator. Self inflicted obesity costs the economy £Billions in lost work days and health care not to mention the smell!!!
if you dont think we are a stupid society, look no further than last week when the main news items were around what is happening in Iraq and that the Governor of the Bank of England had said that interest rates may go up this year effecting millions (unless you are on benefit of course), but the moron tabloids led with Harrison Ford breaking his ankle on the Star Wars Set because they know thats what most people are more interested in! Good to see today though proposals to stop purely cosmetic surgery on the NHS, boob jobs, tummy tucks, gastric bands etc for the lazy and weak. to many people just need to grow a pair and learn the meaning of the word responsibility but sadly far too many ant even spell it (which is no doubt someone else's fault!)house on the hill

As opposed to eating improper food people? Learn to put the comma in the right place, people. And stop being preachy, people. People can eat whatever food they like and spend their money however they like, people.

[quote][p][bold]SwindonWatcher[/bold] wrote:
Eat proper food people, it's healthier and you'll save money.[/quote]
As opposed to eating improper food people? Learn to put the comma in the right place, people. And stop being preachy, people. People can eat whatever food they like and spend their money however they like, people.Hmmmf

Nothing wrong with fast food now and then....exactly, we do not need 7 outlets!!! As for putting the comma in the right place, well I am sorry. Now go get ya burger lardy!!!

Personally I would rather eat the wrapper it comes in, less calories and probably better for me!!!

Nothing wrong with fast food now and then....exactly, we do not need 7 outlets!!! As for putting the comma in the right place, well I am sorry. Now go get ya burger lardy!!!
Personally I would rather eat the wrapper it comes in, less calories and probably better for me!!!SwindonWatcher

SwindonWatcher wrote:
Nothing wrong with fast food now and then....exactly, we do not need 7 outlets!!! As for putting the comma in the right place, well I am sorry. Now go get ya burger lardy!!!

Personally I would rather eat the wrapper it comes in, less calories and probably better for me!!!

Well nobody's forcing you to do anything.

[quote][p][bold]SwindonWatcher[/bold] wrote:
Nothing wrong with fast food now and then....exactly, we do not need 7 outlets!!! As for putting the comma in the right place, well I am sorry. Now go get ya burger lardy!!!
Personally I would rather eat the wrapper it comes in, less calories and probably better for me!!![/p][/quote]Well nobody's forcing you to do anything.benzss

SwindonWatcher wrote:
I know....I'm just saying I don't believe we need a 7th burger place.

If it closes within a year then your belief will be vindicated then, won't it?

[quote][p][bold]SwindonWatcher[/bold] wrote:
I know....I'm just saying I don't believe we need a 7th burger place.[/p][/quote]If it closes within a year then your belief will be vindicated then, won't it?benzss

Hmmmf wrote:
More jobs for locals, and more money into the local economy. If the market supports it, good luck to them.

Seriously? is that a serious comment? The closest you'll get to slave labour, selling out to one of the most unethical corporations and you say it's good for the economy, who's exactly?

Go feed yourself, have 3 Big Macs, you've obviously been nurtured by your parents for the quick fix meal, now you can't stop eating the crap, go and get some real food, grow some, you might need the exercise :-D

https://en.wikipedia
.org/wiki/Super_Size
_Me

[quote][p][bold]Hmmmf[/bold] wrote:
More jobs for locals, and more money into the local economy. If the market supports it, good luck to them.[/p][/quote]Seriously? is that a serious comment? The closest you'll get to slave labour, selling out to one of the most unethical corporations and you say it's good for the economy, who's exactly?
Go feed yourself, have 3 Big Macs, you've obviously been nurtured by your parents for the quick fix meal, now you can't stop eating the crap, go and get some real food, grow some, you might need the exercise :-D
https://en.wikipedia
.org/wiki/Super_Size
_MeMukkin

The goverment say we are a fat town compared to the population 10years ago but how is this help with fast food chains opening left right and center make our town healthier by getting rid of fast food the sooner this is done the sooner the change in peoples weight

The goverment say we are a fat town compared to the population 10years ago but how is this help with fast food chains opening left right and center make our town healthier by getting rid of fast food the sooner this is done the sooner the change in peoples weightsteffjb

McDonald's doesn't make people overweight. We do it to ourselves. I'm overweight and never eat there. I have a friends that eat there very often and are thin and fit. If there's no market for it it will close. Simples.

McDonald's doesn't make people overweight. We do it to ourselves. I'm overweight and never eat there. I have a friends that eat there very often and are thin and fit. If there's no market for it it will close. Simples.cmissyjones

Sadly this town and the country in general are getting fatter and going to the dogs, but hey, they have the NHS to try and save their fat ****!!!!

Whilst I agree that McDonald's don't themselves make you fat (although the fat content is awful), the food they serve is sub standard at best and quite frankly a health hazard.

Sadly this town and the country in general are getting fatter and going to the dogs, but hey, they have the NHS to try and save their fat ****!!!!
Whilst I agree that McDonald's don't themselves make you fat (although the fat content is awful), the food they serve is sub standard at best and quite frankly a health hazard.SwindonWatcher

SwindonWatcher wrote:
Sadly this town and the country in general are getting fatter and going to the dogs, but hey, they have the NHS to try and save their fat ****!!!!

Whilst I agree that McDonald's don't themselves make you fat (although the fat content is awful), the food they serve is sub standard at best and quite frankly a health hazard.

Remind me never to go to dinner with you, what a bore

[quote][p][bold]SwindonWatcher[/bold] wrote:
Sadly this town and the country in general are getting fatter and going to the dogs, but hey, they have the NHS to try and save their fat ****!!!!
Whilst I agree that McDonald's don't themselves make you fat (although the fat content is awful), the food they serve is sub standard at best and quite frankly a health hazard.[/p][/quote]Remind me never to go to dinner with you, what a borebenzss

Hmmmf wrote:
More jobs for locals, and more money into the local economy. If the market supports it, good luck to them.

Seriously? is that a serious comment? The closest you'll get to slave labour, selling out to one of the most unethical corporations and you say it's good for the economy, who's exactly?

Go feed yourself, have 3 Big Macs, you've obviously been nurtured by your parents for the quick fix meal, now you can't stop eating the crap, go and get some real food, grow some, you might need the exercise :-D

https://en.wikipedia

.org/wiki/Super_Size

_Me

Yeah. See the article about the £9m that McDonald's is worth to Swindon, and try not to be an offensive halfwit all your life.

[quote][p][bold]Mukkin[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Hmmmf[/bold] wrote:
More jobs for locals, and more money into the local economy. If the market supports it, good luck to them.[/p][/quote]Seriously? is that a serious comment? The closest you'll get to slave labour, selling out to one of the most unethical corporations and you say it's good for the economy, who's exactly?
Go feed yourself, have 3 Big Macs, you've obviously been nurtured by your parents for the quick fix meal, now you can't stop eating the crap, go and get some real food, grow some, you might need the exercise :-D
https://en.wikipedia
.org/wiki/Super_Size
_Me[/p][/quote]Yeah. See the article about the £9m that McDonald's is worth to Swindon, and try not to be an offensive halfwit all your life.Hmmmf

Swindon has obesity issues why......?
As others have said a little of something isnt necessarily bad for you but a quick look at the actual "ingredients" should put most off eating it.

Its great that jobs are being provided and money into the local economy but is this really the direction the town wants to move in?
Greggs, pound shops and McDonalds are these indicators of a recovering town?
I wonder what money thinks when it comes to the town looking to invest...?

Swindon has obesity issues why......?
As others have said a little of something isnt necessarily bad for you but a quick look at the actual "ingredients" should put most off eating it.
Its great that jobs are being provided and money into the local economy but is this really the direction the town wants to move in?
Greggs, pound shops and McDonalds are these indicators of a recovering town?
I wonder what money thinks when it comes to the town looking to invest...?Badgersgetabadname

McDonalds brings prosperity, to the tune of £9m a year, to the town and gives younger people a chance to experience work and gain some real life skills with which to move into more permanent jobs. It also allows people who are studying or who have families to fit in some working hours around their priorities. They are know for being one of the cleanest, most hygienic chains in the world and are considered good employers. Their food is also perfectly acceptable as long as you're not eating it on a frequent basis.

At the other end of the scale, Swindon has just seen Waitrose invest in its most advanced store in the country and we have the £50+m complex shortly to open at Regents Circus. Then there's Honda and Nationwide's massive investment in the town.

Things maybe aren't as dire as some seem keen to imply.

It's important not to take these types of annoucements in isolation.
McDonalds brings prosperity, to the tune of £9m a year, to the town and gives younger people a chance to experience work and gain some real life skills with which to move into more permanent jobs. It also allows people who are studying or who have families to fit in some working hours around their priorities. They are know for being one of the cleanest, most hygienic chains in the world and are considered good employers. Their food is also perfectly acceptable as long as you're not eating it on a frequent basis.
At the other end of the scale, Swindon has just seen Waitrose invest in its most advanced store in the country and we have the £50+m complex shortly to open at Regents Circus. Then there's Honda and Nationwide's massive investment in the town.
Things maybe aren't as dire as some seem keen to imply.Alex English

Personal responsibility. People are fat because they eat/drink too much and/or exercise too little.

Unless you want to live in a totalitarian society whereby the government tells us what we are allowed to eat because they know whats best for us (sounds a bit like New Labour actually) then we all have to take responsibility for our actions.

Personal responsibility. People are fat because they eat/drink too much and/or exercise too little.
Unless you want to live in a totalitarian society whereby the government tells us what we are allowed to eat because they know whats best for us (sounds a bit like New Labour actually) then we all have to take responsibility for our actions.Even Angrier Monkey

I fail to see why we need yet another Mc Donald's. There are plenty of fast food outlets on this side of town and during the day the better place to go is Sainsburys restaurant at Bridgemead. Asda have a Mc Donald's not far away and then there is the Shaw Ridge which could do with livening up and could provide late night meals. I don't like seeing yet another construction slap bang on top of a roundabout as it causes congestion.

I fail to see why we need yet another Mc Donald's. There are plenty of fast food outlets on this side of town and during the day the better place to go is Sainsburys restaurant at Bridgemead. Asda have a Mc Donald's not far away and then there is the Shaw Ridge which could do with livening up and could provide late night meals. I don't like seeing yet another construction slap bang on top of a roundabout as it causes congestion.greenpacer

I fail to see why anyone would vote thumbs down to Greenpacers' comment.
Actually I don't see the point of thumbs at all when people are free to leave a detailed reason, or debate on comment.

Unless you want to live in a totalitarian society whereby the government tells us what we are allowed to eat because they know whats best for us (sounds a bit like New Labour actually) then we all have to take responsibility for our actions.

How is this a political issue?
In any case, haven't the Conservatives just decided that schools shouldn't sell sweets in tuck shops.

I fail to see why anyone would vote thumbs down to Greenpacers' comment.
Actually I don't see the point of thumbs at all when people are free to leave a detailed reason, or debate on comment.
[quote]Unless you want to live in a totalitarian society whereby the government tells us what we are allowed to eat because they know whats best for us (sounds a bit like New Labour actually) then we all have to take responsibility for our actions.[/quote]
How is this a political issue?
In any case, haven't the Conservatives just decided that schools shouldn't sell sweets in tuck shops.Ollie Dognacky

greenpacer wrote:
I fail to see why we need yet another Mc Donald's. There are plenty of fast food outlets on this side of town and during the day the better place to go is Sainsburys restaurant at Bridgemead. Asda have a Mc Donald's not far away and then there is the Shaw Ridge which could do with livening up and could provide late night meals. I don't like seeing yet another construction slap bang on top of a roundabout as it causes congestion.

We dont NEED another mcdonalds. But the demand is clearly there, as the Businessman invloved have no doubt researched.

[quote][p][bold]greenpacer[/bold] wrote:
I fail to see why we need yet another Mc Donald's. There are plenty of fast food outlets on this side of town and during the day the better place to go is Sainsburys restaurant at Bridgemead. Asda have a Mc Donald's not far away and then there is the Shaw Ridge which could do with livening up and could provide late night meals. I don't like seeing yet another construction slap bang on top of a roundabout as it causes congestion.[/p][/quote]We dont NEED another mcdonalds. But the demand is clearly there, as the Businessman invloved have no doubt researched.Even Angrier Monkey

Hmmmf wrote:
More jobs for locals, and more money into the local economy. If the market supports it, good luck to them.

Seriously? is that a serious comment? The closest you'll get to slave labour, selling out to one of the most unethical corporations and you say it's good for the economy, who's exactly?

Go feed yourself, have 3 Big Macs, you've obviously been nurtured by your parents for the quick fix meal, now you can't stop eating the crap, go and get some real food, grow some, you might need the exercise :-D

https://en.wikipedia

.org/wiki/Super_Size

_Me

Yeah. See the article about the £9m that McDonald's is worth to Swindon, and try not to be an offensive halfwit all your life.

I saw it, I read it and personally I don't believe everything I'm fed, if there's a offensive halfwit it has to be you, picking people up for a comma being in the wrong place, what a door knob lol

So tell me Hummmmp(f) do you believe everything you read? Would you buy a car from General Motors and believe everything they said?

[quote][p][bold]Hmmmf[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Mukkin[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Hmmmf[/bold] wrote:
More jobs for locals, and more money into the local economy. If the market supports it, good luck to them.[/p][/quote]Seriously? is that a serious comment? The closest you'll get to slave labour, selling out to one of the most unethical corporations and you say it's good for the economy, who's exactly?
Go feed yourself, have 3 Big Macs, you've obviously been nurtured by your parents for the quick fix meal, now you can't stop eating the crap, go and get some real food, grow some, you might need the exercise :-D
https://en.wikipedia
.org/wiki/Super_Size
_Me[/p][/quote]Yeah. See the article about the £9m that McDonald's is worth to Swindon, and try not to be an offensive halfwit all your life.[/p][/quote]I saw it, I read it and personally I don't believe everything I'm fed, if there's a offensive halfwit it has to be you, picking people up for a comma being in the wrong place, what a door knob lol
So tell me Hummmmp(f) do you believe everything you read? Would you buy a car from General Motors and believe everything they said?
http://www.usatoday.
com/story/money/cars
/2014/02/18/gm-cobal
t-g5-faulty-ignition
-switches-recall-dea
ths-airbags/5582241/
Try not to be a burger prole all your life :-DMukkin

SwindonWatcher wrote:
I see the Swindon tubby people are thumbs downing my post.......get some exercise!!!

Look how busy EVERY McDonalds is.
Where else in the world would you receive disapproval for suggesting healthier options should be investigated.

[quote][p][bold]SwindonWatcher[/bold] wrote:
I see the Swindon tubby people are thumbs downing my post.......get some exercise!!![/p][/quote]Look how busy EVERY McDonalds is.
Where else in the world would you receive disapproval for suggesting healthier options should be investigated.Badgersgetabadname